Date Posted: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 08/31/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48109
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) is inviting applications for a full-time member of the Division of General Surgery who has significant expertise in minimally invasive/ robotic colorectal oncologic surgery and has a strong academic track record. This position will be based primarily at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2027 or at a time convenient to the applicant. This is an academic position and is associated with 40% protected time for academic activities.
The successful candidate will be a full time credentialed member of the Division of General Surgery at SHSC. The candidate will be eligible for an appointment to the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto at a rank of Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor commensurate with their qualification and academic achievement. The candidate will have substantial experience in providing excellent clinical multidisciplinary care in oncologic colorectal surgery and established excellence in academic activity (research, quality improvement,) as well as having significant robotic/ minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery experience and expertise. Clinically, the successful candidate will manage a broad range of colorectal oncologic patients and must be able to work collegially and collaboratively with the team of health care providers. The role involves training of University of Toronto medical students, surgery residents, and clinical fellows. The successful candidate will have a mandate to conduct academic work, and must possess a graduate degree (Masters or PhD equivalent) and documented expertise in their appropriate area of academic activity. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is required.
This is an academic position requiring clinical expertise in colorectal surgery. The candidate should possess a fellowship and formal certification in colorectal oncology (colorectal/ surgical oncology) and board certification either from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Board of Surgery, or equivalent. The successful candidate should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
The candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to advance the strategic goals and vision of the Division of General Surgery and Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest and leading clinical and research hospitals. SHSC is a fully affiliated academic health sciences facility of the University of Toronto. Sunnybrook has an international reputation for clinical and research excellence and is an acknowledged academic leader. The Sunnybrook Research Institute hosts well established programs in basic, applied and clinical research, occupying over 250,000 sq. ft of state-of-the-art infrastructure with annual peer review grant support of $75 million. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to advancing one of our strategic directions (https://sunnybrook.ca/research/content/?page=sri-strategic-plan).
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in minimally invasive/ robotic colorectal cancer surgery, exceptional inter-professional skills, and the academic track record and plan to further the divisional and institutional goals of SHSC and the University of Toronto.
Salary will be in the range of $400,000 and above, as commensurate with qualifications and experience. This estimate is based on fee for service billings.
Selected applicants will be invited for an interviews. Please submit a letter of application detailing a letter of intent including an academic plan, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:
Dr. Shady Ashamalla
Division Head, General Surgery
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
via email to: [email protected]
(Business Manager for the Division of General Surgery)
This position posting will remain open until August 31, 2026.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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